Free-agent DT Pat Sims (Raiders) has some interest from his old team, as the Cincinnati Bengals have expressed a desire to bring Sims back. Sims played in Cincinnati for five years before he signed with Oakland in 2013.

Oakland Raiders DT Pat Sims (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, July 26. Sims is on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to an injury head coach Dennis Allen said the player suffered recently. However, he did not provide specifics, and said he isn't sure when Sims will be able to practice.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said DT Pat Sims (hamstring) will not be active for the team's Week 7 game. Sims is on the Physically Unable to Perform list but is eligible to return to practice this week.

The Cincinnati Bengals placed DT Pat Sims (hamstring) on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list. He may not practice for Weeks 1 through 6 of the regular season, but he'll be eligible to return after Week 6 under a roster exemption.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said DT Pat Sims (ankle) is close to participating in practice but there is no timetable at this point. Sims may be in the roster bubble since the final cuts will be made in a few weeks and Sims has not started practicing.

The Cincinnati Bengals have placed DL Pat Sims (ankle) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team signed DT Nick Hayden (Panthers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Cincinnati Bengals DT Pat Sims (knee) said he plans on returning to practice this weekend and play in the final preseason game. He is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list because of a knee injury.

Cincinnati Bengals DL Pat Sims (knee) and LB Keith Rivers (foot) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 17, and are probable for Week 15, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy. Both will play.